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Environment & Sustainability Guide · Morocco

Environment & Sustainability Guide in Morocco

Air quality, green spaces, and environmental policies

Morocco demonstrates strong climate performance, ranking 6th in the 2026 CCPI with very low per capita GHG emissions (2.7 tCO2e) and ambitious renewable energy targets of 52% by 2030. The country faces climate challenges including worsening droughts (86% of citizens report increased severity) and crop failures (65%), amid stable air quality trends. Morocco is advancing NDC 3.0, coal phase-out by 2040, and sustainable development as a regional leader, though fossil fuel dependence persists.

Air Quality Index

0510

Moderate

6.0/10

Stable trend

Morocco's air quality trend is stable per database data. Limited specific AQI data available, but overall environmental performance ties to low GHG emissions. Urban areas like Casablanca face pollution from traffic and industry, with government initiatives focusing on emissions reductions.

Water Quality

0510

Moderate

5.5/10

Morocco experiences water stress with sharply falling resources due to droughts and climate change. Access to clean water is challenged by pollution from agriculture and urbanization; government monitors via ONEE with treatment standards, but rural areas lag. 86% report worsened droughts impacting water availability.

Drinking water generally requires treatment; urban supply improved but scarcity affects safety in dry periods.

Recycling System

Recycling infrastructure is developing with national waste management strategies, but specific rates unavailable in database (N/A%). Focus on urban collection systems; initiatives target plastic and organic waste amid growing population pressures.

Green Spaces

Morocco protects areas through national parks and reserves, with forest coverage around 12%. Land-use change acts as a net sink, strengthening over the past decade, offsetting emissions. Efforts include reforestation to combat desertification.

Forest Coverage: 12.0%

National Parks: 15

Key parks like Toubkal National Park preserve biodiversity; expansion supports climate adaptation.

Environmental Policies

Morocco ranks high in CCPI for climate policy, with NDC 3.0 targeting emissions reductions and coal phase-out by 2040. Committed to 52% renewable electricity by 2030; invests in public transport and sustainable agriculture like drip irrigation.

Key Policies:

•NDC 3.0 Revision
•Coal Phase-Out 2040
•Renewable Energy 52% by 2030

Renewable Energy: 52% renewable share in electricity by 2030; expanding solar and wind despite fossil dependence.

Natural Disaster Risk

MODERATE

Morocco faces moderate risks from droughts, floods, and earthquakes. Recent events include severe droughts impacting agriculture.

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Climate Change Impacts: Over past 10 years, 86% of Moroccans report more severe droughts and 65% note increased crop failures. Precipitation patterns shifting with reduced water resources; temperature rises contribute to heatwaves and water scarcity. Emissions flat, not aligning with 4% annual cuts needed for net-zero. Sea level rise threatens coasts; land sink strengthening but fossil CO2 (oil, coal) rising.

Sustainability Initiatives

Renewable Energy

Morocco targets 52% renewable electricity by 2030, expanding solar (Noor Ouarzazate) and wind projects. Ranks high in CCPI energy use; coal phase-out by 2040 planned.

Waste Management

Methane reductions from waste targeted; national plans address growing waste amid population of 36.9M. Tied to low per capita emissions.

Agriculture Adaptation

Drip irrigation and sustainable seeds promoted to counter droughts and crop failures.

Wildlife & Nature

Barbary LionExtinct In Wild

North African OstrichVulnerable

Cuvier's GazelleVulnerable

Maghreb Mouse-tailed BatVulnerable

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